Take a little time out and learn a simple pleasure
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. Right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to real wilderness.
Accommodation is versatile, owner Polly can provide creative and nourishing soul-food and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat. The kettle is always on, the fire stoked, candles lit and a warm welcome to the Dell.
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Summer 2021
Dell Wild Club
1 - 1 Jan
£30/child
Welcome to the Dell Wild Club; an interactive, immersive experience where kids can unplug and reconnect with nature.
Wild Club is a place to build, craft, climb or just relax, from animal tracking to den building, weaving to identifying bugs or learning how to safely light a fire or carve an arrow.
Make friends, make a mud pizza or rope swing or just make someone smile, It's up to you! This is your time!
Justin Jones, our resident Woodland Activity Leader can offer small group adventure sessions, usually on a Tuesday & Saturday, for your kids to include all sorts of forest based activities aimed at 5-11 year olds. Min 2 / Max 6 in any group.
Soundscape meditation walk
12 May - 31 Dec
Anytime
£25
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
Dell Day Retreat
14 Aug
11am-5pm
£75
A truly nourishing day packed with a careful collection of multi-sensory experiences based in our woodland Tipi.
Begin the day with Polly, fireside as you prepare a nutritious lunch together then head out into the forest for a guided Soundscape musical walking meditation.
Return to the Tipi for an hour of yoga with the wonderful Sara Paul followed by an immersive Sound bath experience with the Highland Gong Lady.
We run this once a month so if you can't make this one, do check for future dates.
Requirements - Spotify premium account, headphones, sturdy footwear, yoga mat.
Autumn 2021
Dell Wild Club
1 - 1 Jan
£30/child
Welcome to the Dell Wild Club; an interactive, immersive experience where kids can unplug and reconnect with nature.
Wild Club is a place to build, craft, climb or just relax, from animal tracking to den building, weaving to identifying bugs or learning how to safely light a fire or carve an arrow.
Make friends, make a mud pizza or rope swing or just make someone smile, It's up to you! This is your time!
Justin Jones, our resident Woodland Activity Leader can offer small group adventure sessions, usually on a Tuesday & Saturday, for your kids to include all sorts of forest based activities aimed at 5-11 year olds. Min 2 / Max 6 in any group.
Soundscape meditation walk
12 May - 31 Dec
Anytime
£25
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
Dell Day Retreat
4 Sep
11am-5pm
£75
A truly nourishing day packed with a careful collection of multi-sensory experiences based in our woodland Tipi.
Begin the day with Polly, fireside as you prepare a nutritious lunch together then head out into the forest for a guided Soundscape musical walking meditation.
Return to the Tipi for an hour of yoga with the wonderful Sara Paul followed by an immersive Sound bath experience with the Highland Gong Lady.
We run this once a month so if you can't make this one, do check for future dates.
Requirements - Spotify premium account, headphones, sturdy footwear, yoga mat.
Wilderness Fit Retreat
30 Sep - 3 Oct
£500-£650
Yaz and Eilidh are both L3 qualified PT's and have set up ‘Wilderness Fit’ with an aim to inspire and motivate woman to get outside and move through the stunning Scottish Landscape. We try and base our workouts around our natural environment - this involves trail running, cold water swimming, obstacle courses using the land, beach circuits and walking. On our retreats we will also be offering morning or evening yoga sessions with a qualified yoga instructor. There will be plenty time to relax, chat and enjoy the amazing food on offer too, we are not providing a quick fix fitness retreat but hopefully we inspire you to find more time to be outside in your day and try new activities that may be outside your comfort zone. It's not all about the gym!
Winter 2021
Dell Wild Club
1 - 1 Jan
£30/child
Welcome to the Dell Wild Club; an interactive, immersive experience where kids can unplug and reconnect with nature.
Wild Club is a place to build, craft, climb or just relax, from animal tracking to den building, weaving to identifying bugs or learning how to safely light a fire or carve an arrow.
Make friends, make a mud pizza or rope swing or just make someone smile, It's up to you! This is your time!
Justin Jones, our resident Woodland Activity Leader can offer small group adventure sessions, usually on a Tuesday & Saturday, for your kids to include all sorts of forest based activities aimed at 5-11 year olds. Min 2 / Max 6 in any group.
Soundscape meditation walk
12 May - 31 Dec
Anytime
£25
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
Spring 2022
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Treat someone to an experience at the Dell
If you have stayed at the Dell or simply like the look of what we do here you can now pass it on by way of a voucher.
Gift Vouchers
Whether it be a romantic break, a weekend yoga retreat, a fire pit session or a bottle of wine on arrival, allow us to look after this for you.
Keep in touch?
We'll let you know when we add new workshops and dates to the calendar.